Newark Street School Kingdom East

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Created on Thursday, 15 February 2018 02:05

Written by Chelsi Byrnes

BURKE- The Newark Street School is going to be amongst the other schools involved in the Caledonia North Supervisory Union, when the schools merge into Kingdom East.These schools currently all have separate budgets in the Caledonia North Supervisory Union.

Hilltoppers Race to the Podium

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Created on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 20:16

Written by Rachel Johnson

BURKE - Yesterday, the Saint Johnsbury Academy alpine ski team hosted a giant slalom race at Burke Mountain. The team performed strongly throughout the day, with individual skiers placing in the top ranks, and impressive overall team scores.

Burke Town School Planning for Renovations

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Created on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 00:40

Written by Kiernan Brisson

BURKE - The Burke Town School is looking into renovating its facilities after a One Burke Community visit back in october. The Burke School Board, who attended the meeting, approved of $7,500 to be spent completing a report looking into plans for a Preliminary Facility Analysis Report.

A Cheap Way to Learn the Slopes

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Created on Friday, 08 December 2017 14:44

Written by Linda Hou

BURKE - Burke Mountain Resort and Lyndon State College are working together to offer a program to teach people how to ski. This program offers a 40% discount on one ski class, and is the first time that LSC and the Resort have created a program like this.

The Most Wonderful Season of The Year

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Created on Friday, 01 December 2017 20:51

Written by Dan Stein

EAST BURKE- The town of East Burke is preparing for one of their favorite times of the year. But this wintery season doesn't involve reindeer and mistletoe. It involves the ski poles and double black diamonds.

East Burke is preparing for yet another ski season. The mountain is set to open tomorrow at 9AM to the public. The mountain had a preliminary opening today for season pass holders only.

You Can Paint Too!

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Created on Thursday, 30 November 2017 15:57

Written by Brandon Walker

EAST BURKE - Painter Patricia Mitchell taught herself all that she knows. From beginning to paint in 1990 to now leading her own classes and selling her work. Mitchell hosted a paint and brew event at the Publick House in East Burke last night.

Catching Cold

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Created on Thursday, 09 November 2017 18:45

Written by Linda Hou

BURKE-Tuesday October 7th, Burke Mountain Ski Resort started blowing snow at the Summit and on the Willoughby trail. Temperatures in the coming week look cool enough to maintain the snow for the next few nights. Snowmakers at Burke began preparing for another winter season with the help of portable snowmaking machines. More cold weather is predicted for the future. They are planning to continue making snow into the weekend, making them a whole two weeks earlier than when they began last year.

Town of Burke on the Rise

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Created on Thursday, 19 October 2017 20:30

Written by Matt Tritto

BURKE-Vermont is well known for it’s skiing and mountain biking throughout the state. One spot in particular is becoming more popular. The town of Burke is being recognized for as a popular destination for both mountain biking and skiing.

Steve Berlack and Burke Mountain Academy

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Created on Monday, 02 October 2017 16:18

Written by Kiernan Brisson

Burke Mountain- While the Ronnie Berlack Training facility is not the oldest building located at Burke Mountain Academy, it is one of the most important and community-centered buildings on the school's campus. The training facility was raised in the aftermath of disaster, Ronnie Berlack, who was a student attending Burke Mountain Academy, tragically died in an avalanche during a skiing competition in Europe over 4 years ago. It was amidst this tragedy, that his father, Steve Berlack, decided to create a new training facility for the school that his son loved so much.

Burke Mountain Closing for the Season

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Created on Monday, 17 April 2017 18:24

Written by Heidi Neuhausser

BURKE- Over this past warm and sunny Easter weekend, skiers and riders got their last chance to hit the slopes at Burke Mountain Resort. After a season packed full with powder and beautiful days, Burke has officially closed their ticket windows for skiing and riding.

Fat Biking Continues to Grow

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Created on Thursday, 30 March 2017 17:12

Written by Tyler Simpson

BURKE- Winter biking also known as fat biking has become increasingly popular among mountain bike enthusiast. The so called “Fat tires” on the bike allow bikers to ride throughout the winter Bruce Giehill explains “A fat bike is similar to a mountain bike, expect for as the name implies the tire is a lot bigger. On a typical mountain bike you're going to run a two/ two and a half inch tire for a fat bike you're going to run a three and a half inch all the way up to a four point eight inch tire. So its something you'd see more on a motorcycle.”

Burke Senior Meal Site

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Created on Monday, 20 February 2017 17:10

Written by Brandon Walker

BURKE - Burke's Senior Meal Site serves up more than just a bite to eat, like featuring artists to play music for anyone interested. On Sunday, musicians played for a couple of hours for people to sing along and dance to.

A Helping Hand this Holiday

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Created on Thursday, 08 December 2016 20:57

Written by Rebecca Reese

BURKE- For 27 years now, one local organization has been lending a helping hand to those in need across the Northeast Kingdom. The Hand to Hand program is a program that brings the joy of the holidays straight to the doors of families in need. The program coordinates and acts as the middle man between sponsors and families in need of Burke, Sheffield, Sutton, East Haven, Newark and Wheelock.

Burke Listers

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Created on Tuesday, 06 December 2016 00:33

Written by Josh Pooler

BURKE - The town of Burke has a decision to make come Monday evening. The community will be voting on whether or not to keep their elected listers, or substitute them with a private company. A town’s listers are the people who keep track of the properties in town.

Get to Know East Burke Firefighters

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Created on Thursday, 01 December 2016 20:40

Written by Rebecca Reese

BURKE - Being a firefighter is East Burke means a couple of things; you are dedicated to helping other people and you are a volunteer. Several of the volunteers happen to also be college students in the area.

Lingering Burke Taxes

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Created on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 22:34

Written by Daniel Fenton

BURKE - As today comes to a close, Burke Mountain still has yet to pay their taxes. Burke Mountain owed more than $400,000 dollars in taxes. Originally Burke Mountain owed $30,000 dollars in late fees. However, if the remaining amount was not paid in full by today, an additional $4,000 dollars would and will be added on.